tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826254962738971743.post1816590602235026905..comments2019-05-19T06:57:24.284-04:00Comments on Lean Thinking: Lean in Government - Part IILean Pathwayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795711595732735181noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826254962738971743.post-61245643612854873402012-06-15T08:08:31.188-04:002012-06-15T08:08:31.188-04:00I think that as long as we expect civil service le...I think that as long as we expect civil service leadership to apply Lean Thinking purely out of altruistic dedication to the public good rather than for the enlightened self-interest that makes Lean the winning strategy in the for-profit arenas, we are going to be disappointed. I work for a US federal government element that actually gives some rewards to units that operate efficiently, and even in that environment a focus on quality to the customer and efficient use of resources is difficult to inspire.Robbie B Westmorelandnoreply@blogger.com